Abe's Amble

Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT

Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
Type: Run

Race feel

A challenging, USATF-certified 10K and 5K race in Springfield, IL, offering a unique course and competitive awards on the final day of the State Fair.

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Join runners in Springfield, IL, for Abe's Amble, a well-established 10K and 5K race held annually on the final day of the Illinois State Fair. This event offers a challenging, USATF-certified 10K course that winds through the fairgrounds, Lincoln Park, and Oak Ridge Cemetery. Participants can look forward to finisher medals, a race shirt if registered by the deadline, and an awards ceremony for top performers across various age groups. It's a grounded, fun event for those seeking a competitive run in a unique setting.

What to expect

Run a challenging 10K or 5K course through Springfield's fairgrounds, Lincoln Park, and Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Receive a finisher medal and, if registered early, a commemorative race shirt.

From the organizer

Please note: There are no refunds. If the live event cannot be held, registrations will be converted to the Virtual Race.

On the last day of the Illinois State Fair in August each year, hundreds of runners from Illinois and surrounding states take to the streets covering the fairgrounds, Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery, and back. This challenging 10K course is USATF certified and a lot of fun! Abe's Amble also includes a 5K option in addition to the longstanding 10K distance. Register by Sunday, July 12 to guarantee a race shirt! There will be NO extra shirts ordered!!!

START FORMAT Races will begin in a traditional mass start format. The 10K and 5K will begin at 7:30am.

PACKET PICKUP

Packet pickup will be held on Saturday August 22, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m . Location Lincoln Park Pavillion , Springfield, IL . (1601 N Fifth St) Look for the SRRC signs. Please come in to enjoy our little Expo! We will have several of our sponsors on hand to talk with you about their services, packets to pick up and even a pre-race photo opportunity!

If you registered by the t-shirt deadline, we will have a shirt for you! Please note you will receive the size you selected during registration. If you registered after our shirt deadline, unfortunately, you will not receive a shirt . There may be additional shirts available for those who have NOT picked up their packet (forfeited) at the start of the race. Additional race swag will be distributed with race packets on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

Please do your best to attend the Saturday packet pickup. You are welcome to have someone else pick up your packet for you if cannot make it.

Limited race day packet pickup will be available on race day morning at the fairgrounds at 6:30-7:15 a.m.

FINISHER AREA

There will be bottled water, bananas, and other refreshments in the finisher area.

RACE RESULTS & AWARDS

Participants who opted in during the registration process will receive a text message with their time shortly after crossing the finish line. Results will also stream live throughout the morning and be available at: http://www.ItsRaceTime.com Award categories are 10K: Top Overall M/F and Top Masters M/F. Then Top 3 M/F in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, .... , 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+). 5K: Top Overall M/F. Then Top 3 M/F in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, .... , 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+).